Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17950, William Glenny, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
NUMBER
W 17950
Henry William or Henry, Polly or Mary
{ B.I.W. 815-200- Lieut. Issued Aug. 5, 1789. No papers.
CONTENTS

1789 Connecticut Polly Glenny dead widow of William born who was a S t & G Ensign in the Conn t Line
Dead from 1824/7:33 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 28/ Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 3 Cridy 24 Decr 1846 Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Nov r 1851 and sent to
D. G. Addison Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. 23 Vol. 2 Page 53
A. 1. 67
1889 Nov 16
Dr W F French - history
Prior

1780 ✓ 3094 Polly Glenny
Ben: act 7 July 38
admitted 22 mo L. 22. Ensign $247:33.
no deduction
Hon. S. Ingraham H.R.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, NEW-HAVEN COUNTY: COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE.
} ss.
G. B. Beach
I, ROBINSON S. HUBBARD
Clerk of the County Court, within and for said County, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commissions of Justices of Peace, within and for said County, hereby certify that
Woodworth & R. S. H. in
cash
Esq s is a JUSTICE OF PEACE within and for the said County, duly appointed Commissioner and sworn, with power to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of Deeds: that his Commission is dated the 28 th day of May A.D. 1838, and will expire on the twentieth day of June, A. D. 1839. That I am acquainted with his hand writing and that the signature hereto annexed, purporting to be his
this
is his genuine official signature. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, this 28 th day of Jan y A.D. 1839
G. B. Beach
Clerk.

State of Connecticut } Probate District of Milford } G. Milford Jan. 10. 1839
On this 10th day of January A. D. Eighteen hundred & thirty nine; personally appeared before me, Judge of Probate for said District of Milford Mrs Polly Glenny of said Milford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy five years; who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of William Glenny late of said Milford now deceased, who was an Officer in the Army of the Revolutionary War. — That he came from Massachusetts at the commencement of the War and entered the Army before he was (17) years of age, as a Soldier in the Connecticut line; He was afterwards promoted & rose in gradation, first a Sergeant, then an Ensign, & at the close of the War was a Lieutenant; He remained in the Service during the whole period of the War, was at the execution of Major Andre; and in 1782 was sent to New York by General Washington as a flag of truce. — He was admitted a Member of the Connecticut Branch of the Cincinnati Society; was a signer at its first organization — part of the Constitution of which was that they must have served in the regular continental line of the Army, three years or more & have held a Commission in the Army — proof of which will be found accompanying —
She further declares that she was married to the said William Glenny on the twenty eight day of June in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty five; that her husband, the aforesaid

William Glenny died on the twenty sixth day of November Eighteen hundred, (on his passage home from the West Indies,) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four, viz: at the time above stated -
Polly Glenny
Sworn & Subscribed, on the day & year above written before me. Abijah Carrington
Judge of Probate
I then examined the above subscribed Polly Glenny in relation to the several points of her Declaration; in which she gave me Satisfactory answers, which persuaded me of the truth of the same; on the day and year aforesaid - Abijah Carrington
Judge of Probate.
I David L Baldwin, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify, that the signatures purporting to be that of Abijah Carrington Judge of Probate to the foregoing attestations is his genuine & official signature taken in open Court and in due form.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court this 10 th day of January 1839.
David L. Baldwin Clerk

Samuel Peck a resident of the Town of Milford New Haven County State of Connecticut of lawful age, do depose & say, I was well acquainted with William Glinny late of Milford (now deceased.) In the Summer of the year A 1800, the said Glinny sailed from Milford (afore named) Master of the Schooner Hector for the West Indies, and in which I sailed as mate.
On our homeward bound passage, eight days out from Martinique, being the twenty sixth day of November 1800 the said Glinny deceased — Being the chief Officer on board took charge & sailed the Vessel home.
I am also well acquainted with Mrs Polly Glinny his Widow, who is still living as the Widow of the said William having never married since the death of her Husband (viz) the said William Glinny.
Samuel Peck
New Haven County ss. Milford 14 January 1839
Personally appeared before me Samuel Peck who being cautioned & sworn, made solemn Oath to the above deposition subscribed by him. She is a person I am well acquainted with & is a credible witness.
Barnabas Woodcock
Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } ss. Milford.
I Ephraim Peck of Milford in said County & State, being lawfully duly sworn — do declare & say, I was well acquainted with William Glinny late of Milford aforesaid (now deceased) In the Summer of A 1800, I charted a part of the Schooner Hector of Milford, for a voyage to the West Indies & back.

There owned & commanded by the said William Glenny - she sailed as near as I now recollect the latter part of the Summer 1800, and arrived at Milford on her return passage in the fall of the same year, under the command of the Chief Mate Samuel Peck - Capt. Glenny having died on his passage home - I am well acquainted with Mrs Polly Glenny his Wid- ow, who I am well satisfied has never married since the death of her Husband; she still living the Widow of the said William Glenny & further deponent saith not - Ephraim Peck
State of Connecticut, New Haven County } Milford
On this 14 th day of January A.D. 1839, Personally appear- ed before me Justice of Peace within the said County Ephraim Peck, who has subscribed the above declaration & who is well known to me as a credible Witness & made solemn Oath to the truth of the Same - Barnabas Woodcock. Justice of Peace.
I Bezalel Pinneo Pastor of the first Congregational Church in the Town of Milford State of Connecticut, do certify that the following is a true copy of the record of said Church in my possession kept by the Rev. William Lockwood the former Pastor under the head of Marriages. "William Glenny to Polly Green the twenty eighth day of June Seventeen hundred & eighty five." With the exception of the date which is expr- essed on the record in fair legible figures to wit thus. "1785 June 28 th William Glenny to Polly Green." I Bezalel Pinneo above named depose & say, that I am the Pastor of the Church aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church with the exceptions above named as certified by me - Dated at Milford this 14 th day of January 1839 - Sworn before me - Bezalel Pinneo Barnabas Woodcock Justice of Peace.

I Henry Daggett, of the City & County of New Haven State of Connecticut being now in the 81 st year of my age, do depose & say I served in the Connecticut line, of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. I was Lieutenant under Cap! Timothy Taylor, Heman Swifts Regiment - during which time I became acquainted with Ensign William Glenny; who afterwards I believe was promoted to a Lieutenant. - We were frequently together on detached duty, especially when Stationed on the lines near Croton River. (State of New York) although well acquaint- ed with the said Glenny; I cannot positively say, (on account of the lapse of time) to what Regiment he belonged but from the best of my belief now, he was attached to the Regiment known by the name of Webb's Regiment; but subsequently commanded by other Colonels. - I am positive as to his serving in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army - I should think from my best knowledge I believe I was at least three years intimately acquainted with Ensign Glenny - say the years of A.D. 1781 - 2 & 3 - After the termination of the War, the said Glenny married and settled at Milford Connecticut, where he resided following the Seas & died at Sea - Further deponent saith not. Henry Daggett
New Haven County ss. December 20 th 1838 Personally appeared the said Henry Daggett before me a Justice of a peace in the said County on said day and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed in my presence and I certify that said Henry Daggett is a cred- ible witness
R. H. Newman Justice of Peace

I Nathan Burs of New Haven State of Connecticut, do declare and say, I served as a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution — was attached to the Regiment commanded by Colo. Sam! B. Webb, in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army — I further depose and say, I have a perfect recollection of Ensign William Glenny who served as such in the said Connecticut line; but to what Regiment he was assigned I cannot positively say — I am now (86) years of age; although I can recollect many of my (once companions in arms names;) (and in most instances their grades) I am at a loss to say to what Company, or Regiment but few of them was assigned — I do further know that the said Glenny was a member of the Connecticut branch of the Cincinnati Society after the War, he married & settled at Milford Connecticut where he resided until his death, (except when on voyages at sea) when he died, thirty or forty years since
Nathan Burs Lieut late 3 d Conn t Regiment, commanded by Colonel Sam l B. Webb Revolutionary Army
New Haven County ss. Dec r . 22 d . 1838
Personally appeared before me a justice of peace for New Haven County, Nathan Burs who subscribed the above deposition and who is a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the same
R. H. Meriman Justice of peace

I Enas Monson of New Haven in the State of Connec t , formerly assistant Surgeon in Col Sam l . B. Webb Regiment in the Connec t line of the Continental Army Was well acquainted with Mr Glenney, who was an Ensign in the same Regiment according to my best knowledge and present belief, but as I served in three different Regiments in the Continental Army, and so many Years have elapsed, I may mistake the Regiment to which Ensign Glenney was annexed, but that he served in the Continental Army as a Commissioned officer, and in the Connec t line, I am positive and that till the close of the War, I believe he was a Lieut t before the War closed but of this I am not positive, he was I know sent by General Washing as a flag of truce into New York in the Year 1782 and he mentioned the circumstance to me of his going and offered to execute for me any commands which I requested; I accordingly sent a Guinea by him, with which he purchased for me a Stone Stock buckle, which I have now by me, as a relic of gone by days, I mention this circumstance as an evidence that I was well acquainted with the man, I saw him several times after the War closed and conversed with him, asked him what his pursuits were, and he informed me, he was rather inclined to follow the Sea, he resided in Milford in the State of Connec t , at this time and further the deponent saith not
Enas Monson
New Haven County ss. New Haven 22 nd December 1838. Personally appeared before me E. Enas Monson, Subscri- ber of the foregoing affidavit, who being sworn to the same. He is well known to me to be that he whose name is subscribed and I hereby certify that said Monson is a credable witness A. H. Newman Justice of peace

Polly, Guernsey

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, William Glenny of the Town of Milford, County of New Haven, State of Connecticut hereby constitute and appoint D. D. Holabson Esq. of Washington D.C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Polly Glenny decd. for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby author- ize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Depart- ments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Cer- tificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to said William Glenny to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises. as
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 9 day of September A. D., 1851.
Signed and Sealed in the presence of } William Glenny J. H. Beardsley } William G. French }
STATE OF Connecticut } COUNTY OF New Haven } ss:
On this ninth day of September A. D. 1851 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared William Glenny  whose name and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
J. H. Beardsley J. Peace.

Claim of Polly Glenny dec. d Act of _____ 7 th July 1838.
STATE OF Connecticut } COUNTY of New Haven } ss.
Be it known, That on this ninth day of September A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty one, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared William Glenny a resident of Milford in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son of Polly Glenny dec. E.
who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States
at the rate of Two Hundred & Forty seven 100 Dollars per annum; that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me.
G. N. Beardsey J. Peace.
William Glenny
I G. N. Beardsey Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that William Glenny who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
G. N. Beardsey J. Peace.
I, Andrew W. French Clerk of the Probate Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that G. N. Beardsey before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this ninth day of September A. D. 1851.
Andrew W. French Clerk.

STATE OF Connecticut } COUNTY OF New Haven } ss.
Probate Court District of Milford —
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me Andrew French Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of — Milford that Polly Glenny was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ _____ per annum and that she died on the 31 st day of December eighteen hundred and forty six — leaving surviving children —
and that William Glenny — Maria Glenny Charlotte French and Maria T. Dickinson the only surviving children of the aforesaid. Polly Glenny decd.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this Nineteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty one Andrew French Judge of the Court of Probate

William Henry
Adams Beaver Haven Washington
Ex
Dec 14 - 1832

AFFIDAVIT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY,
STATE OF Connecticut, } ss. COUNTY OF New Haven. }
Be it remembered, That, on this 13 th day of November in A. D. 1852, I, Charlotte French, do make known and declare that I am the daughter and heir-at-law to Mary Glemney who was the first wife of William Glemney, a Revolutionary officer, who served 7 years, under the command of
in the forces raised by the State of New York, and Connecticut, and that he and his said wife were married about the month of A. D., 1785 that he died about the month of November, A. D., 1800 and that his said wife also died about the month of December, A. D., 1845, and that a pension of 247 dollars a year was drawn by said Mary Glemney, on account of said services, and so continued until the year A. D. 1845, since which time nothing has been received by either, or the heirs of either of said parties.
And that claimant is now 65 years of age; and it is understood and believed that there are arrearages of Pension, and other claims due for said services: Now, THEREFORE, the true intent of all this is to qualify and irrevocably appoint and empower ALFRED J. WORKS, of New Haven City and County, State of Connecticut,
as my Attorney, with power of substitution, to investigate, substantiate, demand, and receive the avails of, said claim or claims, and to say and do all things relative thereto, as amply as I might do: hereby ratifying every thing said or done by my said Attorney, or his substitute, in virtue hereof; ALSO, revoking all Powers of Attorney, or other authority previously given for any such purposes.
Attest,
Anson Clark Henry A. Baldwin
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, day and date first above named.
Charlotte French
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above indicated.
Anson Clark Notary Public

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Jan 6, 1922
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Wm Glenny "Glenney" a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     over 3 yrs Coh ✓ Conn   Plgh   Ensign   Lieut of the First Conn Regt.   He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati.  
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, he was from Mass
Date of application for pension, Jan. 10 1839 - her ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Milford New Haven Co, Conn.
Age at date of application, she was 75
Remarks: Sol. mar. June 28 1785 - Polly or Mary Green of Milford Conn he d. at sea Nov. 26 1800 - she d. Dec. 24 1845 (or 1845) sur by 3 ch. William Glenney of Milford Conn Charlotte French of Maria (or L) Dickinson
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1922, Jan. 6 hist. to Edith Q. Ashley - Ev.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17.950
Polly Fleming widow of William Fleming Lieut New War
Act: March 3 rd 48 & Jan y 9 th 44
Index:—Vol. 04 , Page 276
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Increase Polly Glenny. dec. wid of William Count,
Acts 7 July 38 3 mch - 43 4 17 June 44.
12 M o 10 dep. St. $164.44 11 " 20 Eng 116.66 $281.10
per an. to 24 Dec '46 when she died.
Deduct former payouts at $247.33. per ann.
Payable to Wm Glenny, Charlotte French & Marie S. Dickenson only children
D. D. Addison Present,

Wm Glenny - m 85. d 1800 June 16. 77 - war Sergt Ensign Lt in Webb's Regt - Sergt Sept 9-78 - Ensign May 20-79 " " Discharged Lt 1 Apr 83 -

1780
Connecticut
Polly Glenny died widow of William Glenny who died on the 26 Novr 1820 of Milford Co in the State of Conn. who was a Lt. Ensign in the Compy commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Webb in the Conn line for 12 mo: 10 days Lt.
11 " 20 " Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 281 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Novr 1851 and sent to J. D. Addison
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Amount from $247:33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 83
A. 1. 182

1789. Connecticut
Polly Glenny widow of Wm Glenny who was a Lt & Ensign in the Conn line for 2 mo. Lt 22. Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 247 Dollars & 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Sept, 1843. and sent to
Wm Durand Milford Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book e 4 Vol. 1. Page 67.
Rep. S. 5

Connecticut - 1780.
Polly Glenny, widow of Wm. Glenny, deceased - who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 26 th of Nov r 1800 - Hartford Co. in the State of Connecticut. who was a Lt. Ensign in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Webb - in the Connecticut line for 2 months Lieut. 22 - Ensign -
Entered on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 247 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Febru- ary 1839 and sent to Hon. S. Ingham, A. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $618:32 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th. 39-123:66
$741.98
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. S. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1, Page 182.

But I don't want to tell you what I have to say about the subject of the war until I have more information about it and I don't want to tell you what I have to say about it until I have more information about it and I don't want to tell you what I have to say about it until I have more information about it
Oct 14 1889 New Bedford

Noroton, Ct.
Oct. 7 th 1889.
To the
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir.
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers of Revolutionary Soldier. William  Glenney of Milford Connecticut. He was a lieutenant in the Connecticut line. His widow received a pension about the year 1844 or 5. I wish the above for dates of birth and death.
Yours, &c.,
W m Freeman French. M.D.

State of Connecticut New Haven County.
fs. Probate District of Milford.
On this fourteenth day of June A. D. 1843, personally appeared before the Court of Probate for said District of Milford— Polly Glenny a resident of Milford in the County of New Haven aged Eighty years— who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of William Glenny who was a Lieutenant & Ensign in the Army of the Revolution. She also declares that for the services rendered by her deceased Husband (the said William) in the Revolutionary War, she received a Pension under the act of July 7 th 1838; — She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Polly Glenny
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written—
Before me Wm Durand. Judge of Probate.

Personally appeared before me on the day and year aforesaid Polly Glinny who subscribed the above Declaration:— She is a Woman I am acquainted with, (and have been from my childhood) I have no reason to doubt the truth of her Declaration.
Wm Durand. Judge of Probate.
I, William Strong, clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify, that the signa- tures purporting to be that of William Durand Judge of Probate to the foregoing attestations, is his genuine and official signatures taken in open court and in due form.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said Court this fourteenth day of June, in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and forty three.
William Strong Clerk " "

Brief in the case of Polly Glenny vs William County and State of Connecticut act 7 July 38 and Supplements
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, ( if original. )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Evidence of Service; Record: Rolls in this office and Washington papers in the State Dept. Evidence of Marriage; Record.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the submission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
C. P. Addison. Present
J. F. Kirb Examining Clerk.

Milford 16 th June 1843.
Sir,
Then with Youward you the papers of Hannah Higby - asking a Pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 for services rendered by her deceased Husband - Also the Declaration of Polly Glenny asking a Pension under the act passed 3 rd March 1843 - both of which are Respectfully submitted
I am very Respectfully your Humble Servant &
W. Durand
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Department of State, Washington Novem. 20 th 1851,
This is to certify that in the Sixth volume of Genl. Washington's Order Books, there is, under date of August 25 th 1782, a list of the rank of the Subaltern Officers of the Connecticut Line, settled by the Board of officers and approved by the Commander in Chief, in which is found the name of William Glynny, Lieutenant 1 st Regt.
James C. MacKie Keeper of the Archives

I Samuel Richards late of Farmington - Conn. - now residing in Wilkesbarre Pa do depose and say - That I having served in the Connecticut line of the Continental army during the war of the revolution and became a member of the Conn. branch of the society of Cincinnati, which was formed and subscribed to at the Highlands of New York in 1783 - which branch of said society was by vote dissolved more than thirty years ago, the office of secretary of course ceasing, but the (one) members held frequent meetings convened by notice in newspapers, at which meetings I officiated as clerk and the original documents fell into my hands, and it appears therein that Lieutenant William Glenny was an original subscriber to and became a member of said society: and I well remember that it was understood at the time of subscribing that no one should be admitted but those who had served in the regular Continental line of the army at least three years - though subsequently some were admitted as members of the society who had served in the line of the staff, and in the departments of the commissary & Quarter master general - at those meetings it was usually inquired who of our number had deceased, that I might note it in my roll; at one of which meetings it was ascertained that Lieut. William Glenny had deceased, and I made the usual mark thereof in my list against his name. I had no particular acquaintance with him - he belonging to a distant part of the state - at least from the lapse of time and my advanced age (85) I cannot recollect any; only when mentioned, he was spoken of as respectable in his grade.
The foregoing is according to my best knowledge and belief. Samuel Richards. Wilkesbarre Pa November 20 th 1838.
Sworn to the foregoing before me Monday Dec 3 rd 1838
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne Co. ss
I John Smith - Prothonotary of the Court of common pleas in and for the county aforesaid do certify that Thomas Dyer Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had - is now an acting Justice of the peace in the county of Luzerne aforesaid, that he was appointed to said office 1806 duly commissioned and qualified to hold the same during good behavior, and that the above signature is in due form. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said court this twentieth day of November 1838.
John Smith Prothonotary

RECORDS DEC 19 1921 DIVISION
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Dec. 13, 1921 52 East 73 Street, New York City
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. O.
Dear Sirs:
-Will you kindly send me a copy of the application of Mrs. Mary (Polly) Glenney for a pension? She received one on account of the services rendered by her husband, Lieut. William Glenney, who enlisted from Dunstable, Mass., but who served in Conn., and died Nov. 26, 1801. She died Dec. 23, 1845. I would also like any records of his Revolutionary services that you have.
Yours truly,
Edith Glenney Ashley

21 East 73 Street, New York City Jan. 8, 1922
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me any records in your office in re- gard to Lieut. William Glenney who enlisted in Danvers, Mass., and served in Conn. as proved by Conn. Military Records 1817-1818, com- plied by and issued from the Office of Adjutant General of the State of Conn., pp. 183, 187, 320, 329, 358, and in the same book he is given as an original member of the Connecticut. His widow, Polly or Mary, received a pension for his services, and I hoped that the papers asking for this might give us the date and place of his birth. He died at New Haven, Nov. 28, 1801, aged 31 years, and his widow died Dec. 23, 1848 in Milford, Conn. I wish this information because I expect to join the Daughters of the Cincinnati, and would be very grateful if you would give the matter your early attention. Yours truly,
Capt. J. Anderson

52 East 73 Street, New York City
Jan. 3, 1922
Rev. mk
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me any records in your office in regard to Lieut. William Glenney who enlisted in Dunstable, Mass., but served in Conn. as proved by Conn. Military Records 1777-1848, compiled by and issued from the Office of Adjutant General of the State of Conn., pp. 183, 187, 320, 359, 368, and in the same book he is given as an original member of the Cincinnati.?
His widow, Polly or Mary, received a pension for his services, and I hoped that the papers asking for this might give us the date and place of his birth. He died at sea Nov. 26, 1801, aged 41 yrs., and his widow died Dec. 23, 1845 in Milford, Conn.
I wish this information because I expect to join the Daughters of the Cincinnati, and would be very grateful if you would give the matter your early attention.
Yours truly,
Earle A. Orlebee